Individuals

Position:Researcher

Data projects involved: 1

Barni Nor is an affiliated researcher at the Department of Womens and Childrens health at Uppsala University, currently based in Kigali responsible for Sweden's Research Cooperation with Rwanda. Prior to her current position in Rwanda, Barni was lead health specialist for Sweden's health sector support to Somalia. Barni's primary research interests are in health equity and health systems research.

Position:Researcher

Data projects involved: 1

I am a Senior Research Advisor at the Embassy of Sweden in Ethiopia, where I support the Swedish Research Cooperation in the region, focusing on health, gender, and social accountability. I have over 18 years of experience in research and development, and I am passionate about improving population health and facilitating social inclusion through evidence-based policies and practices. I have a strong academic background in gender, health and displacement, health informatics, health policy and health promotion, with a Master of Public Health Sciences and a PhD in Applied Health Technology from Lund University and Blekinge Institute of Technology, respectively. I have published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as ICT-supported health communication, health literacy, migration, and lifestyle-related diseases. I am also a founder and senior gender advisor of Women in Global Health Somalia chapter, a global movement that advocates for women's leadership and gender equality in health. I am a visionary leader, a structured and efficient project manager, a skilled communicator, and a problem solver. I excel at working with diverse and cross-functional teams, building relationships and consensus, and delivering quality outcomes. I am always eager to learn, innovate, and share my knowledge and expertise with others. I invite you to connect with me and discover how I can contribute to your organization's mission and goals.

Position:Associate Professor

Data projects involved: 1

I conduct interdisciplinary health policy and systems research, aiming to improve the design, prioritisation, affordability and availability of essential health services for populations in humanitarian crises settings. Under this broad theme, my research fits into 3 areas: (1) health services provision and access; (2) health financing to improve health service delivery and equity; and (3) health policy implementation.

Position:Researcher

Data projects involved: 1

Mohamed A. Ali-Salad is a researcher at the SIDRA Institute. He has over five years of experience in research areas including migration health, health systems, and maternal and child health in Somalia. He holds a master’s degree in Biostatistics and Epidemiology from SRM Institute of Science and Technology. Mohamed is currently a fellow on Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures (WESAF) Doctoral Programme.